Frequently Asked Questions

Most Popular Questions

No. On September 26th of 2013, the FCC’s Wireline Competition Bureau denied WC Docket No. 09-144, making it clear that prison phone providers cannot block ConsCallHome calls because of 'security' issues or because they feel that Millicorp and ConsCallHome is not able to provide secure phone lines under FCC regulations.

Unlike other companies, ConsCallHome (through its parent company, Millicorp) has been actively working with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for several years to end the inappropriate blocking of inmate calls. The ruling from the FCC which was adopted on September 26, 2013, states that blocking the calls of ConsCallHome customers is not allowed. More information on why ConsCallHome numbers cannot be blocked can be found [HERE].

ConsCallHome is a FCC registered phone company (FRN 0018930511) owned and operated by Millicorp and is able to provide you with a secure telephone number that offers the lowest rate for your loved one’s facility. Prison phone providers are fully aware of how to charge the most money for phone calls and without our service you can pay unneccesary high telephone charges. We can help you find the telephone number that will offer the lowest rates for your loved one's facility.

By using a ConsCallHome number, your inmate will be able to call you at the most affordable rates possible and can avoid paying inflated telephone rates. This means more savings for you and more money in your inmates commissary account.

The Bureau of Prisons charges 23¢ a minute for all long distance calls and only 6¢ a minute for local calls. We can provide the specific local number near the facility reducing your cost.. It's good to keep in mind simply having the same area code as the facility does not allows provide a local number however ConsCallHome is able to provide the specific local number that will ensure your cost is 6¢ a minute rather than 23¢.

Note: Federal prisons allow 300 minutes a month. With ConsCallHome, the cost for 300 minutes will drop from $69 to only $18.

Yes you can. We simply provide a secure telephone number that will offer the lowest rates at your loved one's Federal facility. If you are paying 23¢ withour our services you will now only pay 6¢ per minute with ConsCallHome.

After you are given a new number for your loved one's Federal Facility, the inmate must put your number on the call list. Once it's on the approved list, the inmate can dial the number and you can start saving money.

The savings vary from state-to-state and even from facility-to-facility. They are determined by how much the prison phone provider charges for telephone calls. The savings are typically between 30-80%.

Note: Many facilities require setting up a prepaid account with the prison phone provider before you begin receiving calls from your loved one.

We don’t offer an unlimited plan, simply because they don’t really exist. Here’s why: Most unlimited plans offered today aren’t really unlimited at all. Take a look at the fine print of the companies who offer ‘unlimited plans’. You'll find some of them base your minutes on an average of what 95% of their customers use monthly. If you go over the average on their 'unlimited plans' you will pay very high per minute fees.

Some companies who offer unlimited plans average out the cost for everyone, therefore if you only speak 100 minutes a month you are paying the same as those who use 1000 minutes a month. We want you to have the choice of a plan that fits your needs best and with ConsCallHome there are no hidden fees.

ConsCallHome

Yes. Just like any service you purchase, regardless if there is activity on the account or not, you are responsible for the monthly recurring charge. Although you are not actively recieving calls the number, the account are still reserved and serviced for you. Please Note: Please remember you are responsible for your monthly recurring charge until you verbally cancel, even if there is no activity at all.

Yes, of course you can! In fact, we have many international customers who are saving up to 80% or more on calls from their inmate.

Note: Although we provide service for those who don't live in the United States, you will have to call us to set up your international account. Please call one of our experienced representatives at 888-524-6151 and we’d be happy to help.

After you decide what plan works best, we need your authorization before completing the transaction. Once we have verified that you are the cardholder and want to use ConsCallHome, we will ask for permission to charge your card.

Our service is a recurring monthly charge. In other words, the credit card you give us will be charged every month on your billing date. Your card will be charged until you verbally call to cancel your account.

Most prison phone providers charge very high telephone rates for inmate phone calls. ConsCallHome can help reduce the cost of each call home by providing a telephone number that will offer you the best rates possible. Your new ConsCallHome number will eliminate the pricey telephone charges and help you save as much as 80% on each call.

The savings vary from state-to-state and even from facility-to-facility. They are determined by how much the prison phone provider charges for telephone calls. The savings are typically between 30-80%.

Note: Many facilities require setting up a prepaid account with the prison phone provider before you begin receiving calls from your loved one.

Yes. Our dedicated sales representatives can assist and help you find a plan that best fits your budget and lifestyle. Feel free to call 888-524-6151 and one of our US based representatives will be happy to help.

Our live representatives are available during the following hours (Eastern Standard time):

We don’t offer an unlimited plan, simply because they don’t really exist. Here’s why: Most unlimited plans offered today aren’t really unlimited at all. Take a look at the fine print of the companies who offer ‘unlimited plans’. You'll find some of them base your minutes on an average of what 95% of their customers use monthly. If you go over the average on their 'unlimited plans' you will pay very high per minute fees.

Some companies who offer unlimited plans average out the cost for everyone, therefore if you only speak 100 minutes a month you are paying the same as those who use 1000 minutes a month. We want you to have the choice of a plan that fits your needs best and with ConsCallHome there are no hidden fees.

General

Of course. Adding additional minutes is very easy and can be done with the ConsCallHome Portal (online) or by calling one of our customer service representatives. If you have gone over your monthly minutes or just want to add more, you can add them at anytime and the per minute charge is based on your plan.

No, in fact on September 26 2013 the FCC’s Wireline Bureau released a ruling stating: ConsCallHome provides its subscribers with Voice over IP (VoIP) phone numbers and is not a call diversion service. Under Order DA 13-1990, the blocking of a ConsCallHome number is NOT AUTHORIZED regardless of whether or not the phone number is a local number or a non-local number to the correctional facility. Read in full [HERE].

To get the best number for you to talk with your inmate, we need to know where he or she is located. Then we can provide the right number for you that offers the lowest telephone rates near your loved one's facility.

ConsCallHome provides phone numbers that will help you save money at facilities nationwide and typically we have those numbers available immediately. Although we have numbers even in the most remote areas, there are times when we may be out of 'number stock'.

If this occurs, we must locate the number and usually it arrives within one to seven days. To identify that your number hasn’t been issued yet, a status of 'Back Order' will be placed on the account until it arrives.

This happens frequently and we certainly can help you. Again we will need to know the name of the jail/prison where you inmate has been transferred. This allows us to issue the best number for that jail/prison and helps us provide the lowest rate for you.

Note: There is a $5.00 transfer fee, but you can continue your service as it was originally set up.

Phone Lines

ConsCallHome is a FCC registered phone company (FRN 0018930511) owned and operated by Millicorp and is able to provide you with a secure telephone number that offers the lowest rate for your loved one’s facility. Prison phone providers are fully aware of how to charge the most money for phone calls and without our service you can pay unneccesary high telephone charges. We can help you find the telephone number that will offer the lowest rates for your loved one's facility.

By using a ConsCallHome number, your inmate will be able to call you at the most affordable rates possible and can avoid paying inflated telephone rates. This means more savings for you and more money in your inmates commissary account.

Simply because ConsCallHome can save you money on every inmate call you receive. Most prison phone providers charge very high rates for inmate calls. However ConsCallHome can typically issue a specific number for that facility to lower your costs.

Note: We don't replace the prison phone provider, but we can lower the cost of talking to your loved one by as much as 80%.

Yes. ConsCallHome works with any phone you are currently using: this includes your home, cell, or office phone. There is no hardware or extra telephone required to benefit from the great savings that ConsCallHome offers.

There are several plans available at ConsCallHome that have been designed to fit many different budgets and lifestyles. We have monthly plans starting as low as $8.00 per month that will allow you to talk to your loved one affordably.

To find the plan that will work best for you, call one of our US based representatives at 888-524-6151.

Absolutely! You can have multiple ConsCallHome numbers on your account. Once the original account is set up, the account holder can purchase additional phone numbers at their convenience. For example, many of our customers have several family members who want to receive calls from the inmate at a lower cost.

Yes you can. We simply provide a secure telephone number that will offer the lowest rates at your loved one's Federal facility. If you are paying 23¢ withour our services you will now only pay 6¢ per minute with ConsCallHome.

After you are given a new number for your loved one's Federal Facility, the inmate must put your number on the call list. Once it's on the approved list, the inmate can dial the number and you can start saving money.

Yes! Some state prisons only allow collect calls. If the facility where your loved one is located requires collect calls, you must set up a prepaid account with the prison phone provider. Although we don’t replace the prison phone provider, we provide a phone number that will save you up to 80% on prison calls.

Note: ConsCallHome is a FCC registered Telephone Company and abides by the guidelines, as all carriers must do.

Yes, ConsCallHome can help you if your loved one is in a county or local jail. We are an FCC registered Telephone Company and can help you find the telephone number that will offer the lowest rates for your loved one's facililty.

To ensure you are saving the most money possible, please feel free to call us at 888-524-6151 and let one on our experienced US based representatives help find the plan that's best for you.

Prison Payphone Providers

The Bureau of Prisons charges 23¢ a minute for all long distance calls and only 6¢ a minute for local calls. We can provide the specific local number near the facility reducing your cost.. It's good to keep in mind simply having the same area code as the facility does not allows provide a local number however ConsCallHome is able to provide the specific local number that will ensure your cost is 6¢ a minute rather than 23¢.

Note: Federal prisons allow 300 minutes a month. With ConsCallHome, the cost for 300 minutes will drop from $69 to only $18.

No. On September 26th of 2013, the FCC’s Wireline Competition Bureau denied WC Docket No. 09-144, making it clear that prison phone providers cannot block ConsCallHome calls because of 'security' issues or because they feel that Millicorp and ConsCallHome is not able to provide secure phone lines under FCC regulations.

Unlike other companies, ConsCallHome (through its parent company, Millicorp) has been actively working with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for several years to end the inappropriate blocking of inmate calls. The ruling from the FCC which was adopted on September 26, 2013, states that blocking the calls of ConsCallHome customers is not allowed. More information on why ConsCallHome numbers cannot be blocked can be found [HERE].